The small disc of vulcanised rubber has belonged to hockey since its beginnings – and for collectors it is one of the most accessible and personal souvenirs.
In hockey's early days, players used all sorts of objects – wooden blocks, balls and improvised discs. The game played on 3 March 1875 at the indoor Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal is regarded as the birth of modern hockey; a flat disc was used instead of a ball so it would not fly into the crowd. Pucks have been made of vulcanised rubber since around the turn of the 20th century, and their shape and size have changed little since.
Collectors look especially for official game pucks, pucks from World Championships and Olympic tournaments, and club pucks with historic logos. Condition matters – no chips or cracks and a clear print – and for game-used pucks, documented provenance. A collection can be nicely complemented with tickets, badges or autographs from the same game.
Key facts
- Standard puck: 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter, 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick
- Weight 156–170 g (5.5–6 oz), vulcanised rubber
- Pucks are frozen before games so they bounce less
- Birth of modern hockey: Montreal, 3 March 1875
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